AFL1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2025
, Language Through an African Lens
Section A: Module-Specific Response
Language has developed in my life as a process that changes according to the setting
and the people I interact with. At home, language is closely tied to culture and family
values. I grew up speaking a mixture of my mother tongue and English, and this
combination shaped how I communicate with family members. For instance, with my
parents I often use more respectful forms of address and switch to my home language
when expressing emotions or discussing cultural traditions, because it feels more
authentic and intimate.
At school, language became more formal and structured. Teachers encouraged us to
use English in class, which improved my vocabulary, grammar, and ability to express
ideas academically. I learned to adapt my language to classroom expectations, such as
writing essays or giving presentations. A real-life example is when I participated in
group discussions: I had to adjust my tone to be more polite, avoid slang, and use clear
arguments so that everyone understood me.
In the workplace, my language has developed further to include professional and
technical terms. Communicating with colleagues requires me to be concise, respectful,
and mindful of hierarchy. For example, when speaking to a supervisor, I use formal
greetings and structured sentences, while with close colleagues I may use more casual
language. Context, therefore, plays a major role in shaping how I communicate. Each
environment—home, school, or workplace—demands a different version of my
language skills, showing that language development is a continuous process shaped by
interaction and purpose.
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2025
, Language Through an African Lens
Section A: Module-Specific Response
Language has developed in my life as a process that changes according to the setting
and the people I interact with. At home, language is closely tied to culture and family
values. I grew up speaking a mixture of my mother tongue and English, and this
combination shaped how I communicate with family members. For instance, with my
parents I often use more respectful forms of address and switch to my home language
when expressing emotions or discussing cultural traditions, because it feels more
authentic and intimate.
At school, language became more formal and structured. Teachers encouraged us to
use English in class, which improved my vocabulary, grammar, and ability to express
ideas academically. I learned to adapt my language to classroom expectations, such as
writing essays or giving presentations. A real-life example is when I participated in
group discussions: I had to adjust my tone to be more polite, avoid slang, and use clear
arguments so that everyone understood me.
In the workplace, my language has developed further to include professional and
technical terms. Communicating with colleagues requires me to be concise, respectful,
and mindful of hierarchy. For example, when speaking to a supervisor, I use formal
greetings and structured sentences, while with close colleagues I may use more casual
language. Context, therefore, plays a major role in shaping how I communicate. Each
environment—home, school, or workplace—demands a different version of my
language skills, showing that language development is a continuous process shaped by
interaction and purpose.
